Liberal Named BC Speaker

The new speaker of the BC Legislature is creating some controversy.

Liberal MLA Darryl Plecas has accepted the position and will support the NDP minority government- after earlier telling the Liberals he wasn’t interested in the role.

The Abbotford South rep was the only MLA to put his name forward.

The defection gives the Green-backed NDP government a three-seat majority and more breathing room to pass legislation.

Interim Liberal leader Rich Coleman says he’s disappointed in Plecas’ decision.